Panthers sign K Catanzaro with Gano ailing

12/07/2018 11:06

Former Buccaneers kicker Chandler Catanzaro signed with the Panthers on Friday
to provide Carolina insurance in the event Graham Gano's balky left knee keeps
him out of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Gano first appeared on the injury report last Friday with a knee injury. The
Panthers are carrying two kickers on their 53-man roster.

A spot was created on Friday when guard Amini Silatolu (knee) was placed on
injured reserve.

Tampa Bay released Catanzaro after he missed two kicks in a Week 10 loss
against Washington. Catanzaro beat the Browns in overtime two weeks prior,
drilling a 59-yard field goal for the win. It was the longest overtime field
goal in NFL history.

Prior to being released, Catanzaro made 11 of 15 field goals and converted 23
of 27 extra points.